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Maine-based guitarist Ryan Blotnick will celebrate the release of his intimate new album The Woods on Monday, May 18 at Threes Brewing in the Gowanus neighborhood of Brooklyn. Doors open at 7:45 p.m. with a suggested donation of $20. …

Fans of bombastic rock anthems and theatrical spectacle will have a chance to experience both when Bat Out of Hell: The Musical comes to The Capitol Theatre on Monday, May 4. Featuring the timeless music of Jim Steinman and Meat…

With the Sabres already creating a buzz in Buffalo, the capacity level was limited in downtown Buffalo for any more energy. On March 9, The Runarounds pushed the envelope and lit up the stage at Electric City. While the band started…

Mike Doughty returned to Le Poisson Rouge on Thursday night for an intimate stop on his Solo Tour ’26, delivering a stripped-down but deeply engaging performance alongside longtime collaborator Andrew Livingston. Though billed as a solo…

Just twenty-four hours removed from a shock return to All Elite Wrestling, Canadian superstar Chris Jericho pulled off the rarestJust twenty-four hours removed from a shock return to All Elite Wrestling, Canadian superstar Chris Jericho…

The Island Takeover launches this summer on Papermill Island in Baldwinsville, presented by Cumulus Media Syracuse, 95X and 93Q, with a nearly weekly schedule of concerts, themed nights and community events running June through September. …

On Tuesday April 7, the Buffalo RiverWorks crowd was treated to the Boys Like Girls pop-rock sound after not playing in the city for 15 years. The classic 2000’s band made a revival in 2023 after an 11-year hiatus with their album…

Stella Blue's Band will perform the seventh annual Free Dead in the Park concert Tuesday, May 12 at the Naumburg Bandshell in Central Park in New York City, with doors at 4:30 p.m. The free event benefits Riverkeeper, the Hudson River…

Waterhole Music Lounge, the Adirondacks’ premier destination for live music, is ready for action with an exciting and eclectic Spring 2026 lineup. From iconic tribute bands to powerhouse live acts—and even a one-of-a-kind RAVE…

The Schenectady-Saratoga Symphony Orchestra will bring its 2025–26 season to a close with “Poetic Echoes,” a program celebrating the intersection of music and literature. Performances will take place at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 18 at …